AJ Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Re: One in the pipe.... [ QUOTE ] My "sock drawer" gun is a Springfield Armory 12 guage pump with a 16.5 inch barrel. [/ QUOTE ] I hope you have a NFA permit for that thing, or its a typo and you meant 18.5", because its a felony to possess it otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 Re: One in the pipe.... I always have one in the pipe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Xen Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 Re: One in the pipe.... when i have my standard carry gun on me, yes, round chambered. i think for most people, a lot of it depends on the type of firearm you have. there are some guns that i just don't personally feel comfortable carrying a round chambered in, mostly the guns where the only safety is on the trigger. at home, the situation is different... chamber a round and top off the mag, but, i keep my gun where my daughter can not get to it. also, you have to be careful with some guns/mags... there are certain mags where when topped off with a round chambered, they have issues feeding that first round in - always a good idea to take your gun to the range and try it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest michael_bolton Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 Re: One in the pipe.... More power to ya all.......I myself just got a new handgun a few months ago as well. Just a question though, how many of you guys have had someone break in or have had to use your firearm in self defense? Just sounds like some of you guys might live in some pretty dangerous areas or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 Re: One in the pipe.... [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] My "sock drawer" gun is a Springfield Armory 12 guage pump with a 16.5 inch barrel. [/ QUOTE ] I hope you have a NFA permit for that thing, or its a typo and you meant 18.5", because its a felony to possess it otherwise. [/ QUOTE ] Oops, fat fingered the keyboard. It DOES have an 18.5 inch barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowana Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Re: One in the pipe.... Hey Clay.....you know your sights....My Halo site is in fact an EOTECH. Its not only a great defense system....plays havoc on coyotes!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clay008 Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Re: One in the pipe.... Nice. I had a chance to check one out last year they are pretty amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rut-Nut Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Re: One in the pipe.... Got 2 pistols locked and loaded in a pistol box in the bedroom. Got an 8y/o and 2.5 y/o in the house. I keep the key to the box and the gun cabinet down stairs on a chain around my neck when I sleep. One is a standard key and one is a "tubular" key, so it is easy to feel which one is which. May seem a little excessive, but kids can get REAL curious! Not taking ANY chances!@ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tecumseh Posted December 24, 2006 Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 Re: One in the pipe.... I keep one in the chamber at all times and I have a shotgun loaded with 3 1/2 00 buck for the home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowana Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Re: One in the pipe.... I'd say the "Gizz" is loaded fo' Barrr!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Re: One in the pipe.... when i was single and no one in the house but me there was a 12 gauge with a shorter barrel locked and loadede at all times. then my nephew came around so it was the 12 ga in under the bed with a round or 2 in the night stand. now that i have kids in the house.... guns are locked in one cabinent and the ammo is in another room in a different cabinent. i loive in a little city with hardly any crime, but the bat is under the bed!!! heck we don't even lock the doors on occasion when we forget!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowana Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Re: One in the pipe.... One point I woul like to make about shotguns as home defense weapons. They are that, Defense. For outside clearing drills they can't be beat. But, for house clearing they are not as effective as a Pistol. A shotgun can actually be grabbed and used against you (as can a carbine). My choice would be your favorite carry pistol in the strong hand and a E2D Exective defender light (Surefire) in the other. The on/off button is in the very back and the front of the light serves as a weapon as it is serrated and sharp (5 petals around the lense). The weak hand can be the blocking hand while the strong hand engages the target. While weapons lights are good for law enforcement, I like a seperate light for home defense. It serves a distinct purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Re: One in the pipe.... I have considered keeping my 12 gauge near my bed but would likely grab my XD 40 (which is even closer) if I need to walk through and clear the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowana Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: One in the pipe.... I have not had a chance to shoot an XD yet. I have sold a few and they feel great in a medium sized hand. Great choice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re: One in the pipe.... [ QUOTE ] One point I woul like to make about shotguns as home defense weapons. They are that, Defense. For outside clearing drills they can't be beat. But, for house clearing they are not as effective as a Pistol. A shotgun can actually be grabbed and used against you (as can a carbine). [/ QUOTE ] That's a valid point, but I think the advantages of being able to hit and incapacitate an attacker with that first round outweighs the negative of the possibility that the shotgun can be snatched away from you. Especially if you pay attention to how you approach doorways and other blind spots. And I guess if you're worried about someone grabbing it, you could always wrap the barrel with razor wire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowana Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Re: One in the pipe.... Good.....and valid point. Training is everything! Kind of hard to downgrade a $200 pump gun that can be used as a meat shreader!! 00Buck at close range can be about as nasty as it can get. I LIKE THE RAZOR WIRE IDEA!......Shows I'm in with the right group of guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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